LIBERTYVILLE, IL – More than 80 companies exhibited at last month’s Medtrade Spring for the first time. These companies are enthused about massive demand on the horizon (see last week’s top story in Medtrade Monday) and are optimistic about

AMARILLO, TX – A DME supplier can have some involvement with an overnight oxygen qualification test. The supplier can: (i) own the oximeter; (ii) deliver the oximeter to the Medicare beneficiary’s home; (iii) pick up the oximeter the next mor

NEW YORK – The driver of a train that derailed late last year in New York City, killing four passengers, reportedly suffered from “severe sleep apnea.” According to the National Transportation Safety Board, William Rockefeller, the engineer

SAN RAPHAEL, CA – When Robert Andrews joined the family business in 2008, the specter of competitive bidding remained comfortably on the back burner. When it finally came time to bid in the five California counties (San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin,

LAS VEGAS – Some trade show booths are more exciting than others. At last month’s Medtrade Spring, Medela Inc distinguished itself as one of the “others” with a bright and clean presentation that captured attention. John Broughton, direct

AMARILLO, TX – Under the Medicare anti-kickback statute, it is a felony for DME suppliers to knowingly or willfully offer or pay any remuneration to induce a person to refer a person for the furnishing, or arranging for the furnishing, of any i